Author: Muriel Schmidt

85 CH. In 1992, BTCL was awarded a non-competitive contract to provide National Defence with 100 CH‑146 Griffon helicopters, a military variant of the civilian Bell 412EP helicopter. As of 2022, 85 CH-146 Griffon helicopters remain in service. How many Griffins does Canada have? News. Government of Canada announces contract to extend life of Royal […]

What Was the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)? The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was implemented to promote trade between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The agreement, which eliminated most tariffs on trade between the three countries, went into effect on Jan. 1, 1994. What is the economic agreement between Canada Mexico and […]

From 1992 to 2010, some 40,000 Canadian military personnel served in the Balkan region, under difficult conditions, on peace support missions designed to protect the lives of civilians and allow for stabilization and reconstruction initiatives. Was Canada involved in the Bosnian war? Operations. Following the dissolution of the former Yugoslavia, some 40,000 Canadian Forces personnel […]

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), controversial trade pact signed in 1992 that gradually eliminated most tariffs and other trade barriers on products and services passing between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Who signed the NAFTA trade agreement? The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA /ˈnæftə/; Spanish: Tratado de Libre Comercio de América del […]

The M109 self-propelled howitzer became the primary armament of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery in 1968 and served in that capacity into the 21st Century. What type of artillery does Canada have? C3 105-mm Howitzer The C3 Howitzer is a mobile, general purpose field artillery weapon that can fire at a range of up […]

Canada, the United States, and Mexico created the largest free trade region in the world, generating economic growth and helping to raise the standard of living for the people of all three member countries. What are the benefits of this trade agreement between the US Mexico and Canada? The USMCA, which substituted the North America […]

Economic Boost – FTAs eliminate tariffs imposed on most Canadian exports by other parties to the agreements, which contributes to Canadian export competitiveness and helps improve living standards for Canadians. Why was the Canada US Free Trade Agreement important? The two nations agreed to a historic agreement that placed Canada and the United States at […]

Social impact Fairtrade empowers farmers by helping them organize into cooperatives. This improves their negotiating position within the supply chain. Farmers and workers who choose to participate in Fairtrade feel a real sense of control over their lives with greater power and voice. Why is Fairtrade important to Canada? Fair trade can fight poverty, climate […]

China Exports to Canada was US$51.51 Billion during 2021, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. China Exports to Canada – data, historical chart and statistics – was last updated on December of 2022. How much does Canada import from China? Canada Imports from China Value Year Electrical, electronic equipment $16.47B 2021 […]

Global Affairs Canada Affaires mondiales Canada Department overview Formed 1909 (as the Department of External Affairs) Type Department responsible for Foreign relations International trade Consular services International development Humanitarian assistance Jurisdiction Canada Who is responsible for trade in Canada? 2 (1) The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade is continued under the name of […]